I Want to Go To There: ACK

Right about now I’d love to be spending time at a shingled, tiny, rose covered Nantucket cottage- spending my days trolling the town and beaches on a bike with a wicker basket and nights with friends on a porch. I love the aesthetic of Nantucket, especially once the warm weather hits. It makes me want to revert to my uber-preppy days of Lilly and grosgrain trimmed everything…I’ve always adored the cover of this book an Nantucket’s architecture- my dad has had it on his coffee table for years!

Even the birdhouses are architectural gems. And probably cost more than my condo.

The perfect ending to a summer day in Nantucket in pictures:And I’d be wearing this:

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While not Nantucket, a more afforable option is Chatham (my old stomping grounds). Clearly the quaintest of the Cape Cod villages with some of the best shopping, it is a great weekend trip.

I used to work at the Chatham Bars Inn during the summer. Even if the room rates’s price tag is a bit pricey during the peak season, the restaurants, gardens, and new spa are open to all. http://www.chathambarsinn.com

Wow, I love all these images. These little rose covered cottages are just amazing. Now I can start day-dreaming and wishing I wasn’t in my cubicle but sipping organic lemonade on the porch of one of those Nantucket cottages.

This post is perfect timing as I needed some inspiration for our landscaping work. I was actually thinking the other day when you did the post for the BH Garden Tour that I would love to go on a tour of the nicest Nantucket houses. So if you hear about that tour coming soon, call me :)

I’m a sucker for shingles too! I am fairly new to blogging and just have to say that I LOVE your blog. It is definitely one of my favorites. I like how all of your design posts have a personal touch to them… it is what gets people hooked! And is even more interesting than reading a magazine. I am a fellow designer in Nashville, TN and have just gone out on my own and started a blog as well: http://www.nestegg.typepad.comThanks for inspiring!Rachel H

Thank you so much for your BLOG. I’ve really been enjoying it! I’m a southern California Interior Designer and store owner . . . Who is trying to bring the East Coast to the West Coast. Having a great time doing it! I enjoy your style very much! Thanks! Please keep up the posts . . .

This Blog hits home . . . I too worked a summer on the Cape at CBI, my brother went to Boston College, my cousins live in Greenwich, aunt and uncle in marblehead and I went to Nantucket every free moment I got. The cottages are to die for. When and if we can sell our condo I will be building a nantucket cottage! One day . . . Have to wait till the houseing market here in California gets a little better! Thanks again great BLOG today!XOXO, Alexandra

I’m actually creating something similar in my backyard, since my husband and I don’t have time to get away much…although I’ve called it my little chateau. Going to use these photos as inspiration to paint the exterior of my little nest. Thanks!

I am accepting your lovely invitation!What a charming post about a charming place. Thanks for taking me on a wonderful tour. I love the added suggestions for attire & dining. You are a great little travel agent my dear!Take Care.Lisa

So pretty! It’s not exactly the same but I just got back from Cannon Beach, OR and they have a few little (and not so little) beach houses that are also so cute. I adore the beach, especially at sunset. Thanks for the lovely pictures this morning!

Well, Erin, consider this an invitation to stay in our rose covered cottage in Nantucket any time you would like! It is located right in town on the ocean … I know you would love and appreciate the interiors. You could even blog on the cottage all while sitting on the front lawn watching the sail boats come in.Marla